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‘I have something else to offer that may interest you,’ she says, enticingly. She finishes her tea and reaches to a small scarlet gem that is strung around her throat on a fine gold chain. She unhooks its clasp and passes it to you.

‘It belonged to my mother. She gave it to me when I joined the troupe. It has magical properties that have kept me safe since I left Durwan.’

You examine the gem and your Sixth Sense reveals that it does indeed have magical properties. It is a Wardstone, one of many such artefacts that were created by the Elder Magi millennia ago. It is imbued with the power to weaken undead creatures.

‘It can be yours for only 200 Ren.’

If you wish to buy this Wardstone for 200 Ren (20 Gold Crowns), turn to 241.

If you decide not to buy it, or if you cannot afford the price that Rakhi is asking for it, turn to 26.